NHTSA campaign 18V457000 · Manufacturer campaign 2018070007
Mercedes Benz Recall 18V-457: Incorrect Speed Limitation Software
NHTSA recall 18V457000 (Manufacturer campaign 2018070007) was reported by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. on July 10, 2018, with 20 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Mercedes Benz AMG G65 for the 2017 model year. Owners were notified on August 3, 2018, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 18V457000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V457000 (also written 18V-457 or 18V457)
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 2018070007
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 20 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Electrical System — Software
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 18V457000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes Benz AMG G65
- 2017 · Vehicles built September 6, 2016 – October 10, 2016 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 18V457000.
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect reverse speed limitation software. While in reverse, any abrupt changes in steering while exceeding 16 MPH may cause the vehicle to become unstable.
Safety consequence
An unstable vehicle in reverse gear can lead to a vehicle rollover, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 18V457000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.